The one I am using has a front bucket. Spreads dirt like nobody's business. It is amazing the amount of work that can get done in a few hours.

If I can find a decent used tractor, with blade and brush hog, I might just pick one up. I'm not too concerned about the brand per se', just a reliable piece of machinery. I figure I'll have steady work for it for the next 3 or 4 years until we finish our house and yard. I'd probably sell it after I finish and rent from there on out.